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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.32, 439.28 and 178.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.32, 439.28 and 178.44 is: 246.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.32 : 439.28 = 178.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.32/439.28 = 178.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.32x = 439.28 × 178.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.32x = 78,384.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,384.69/318.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.24

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